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The 2024 DOJ Final Rule makes WCAG 2.1 AA mandatory for all public-facing US businesses. AODACheck scans your site, tracks your compliance, and documents your remediation — so you have proof if a lawsuit comes.

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Who must comply

If your business serves the public, the ADA applies to your website.

The DOJ March 2024 Final Rule confirms: websites are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III. There is no revenue or employee threshold for website compliance.

E-commerce & retail
Hospitality & restaurants
Healthcare providers
Financial services
SaaS & software
Education
Real estate
Any public-facing business

What the law requires

WCAG 2.1 AA — the five most cited violations.

1

Alt text for all images

Every image must have descriptive text that screen readers can convey to blind users.

2

Full keyboard navigation

Every feature on your site must be usable without a mouse — menus, forms, modals, all of it.

3

Colour contrast 4.5:1 minimum

Text must be readable for low-vision users. Failing this is one of the most cited violations.

4

Captions on all video

Pre-recorded and live video content must have accurate, synchronized captions.

5

Accessible forms & error messages

Every form field needs a clear label and errors must explain exactly what went wrong.

How AODACheck helps

Everything you need to demonstrate good-faith compliance.

WCAG 2.1 AA Scanner

Instant scan of any URL — identifies every accessibility violation sorted by severity and impact.

ADA Compliance Checklist

18 actionable items covering website, employment, and physical access requirements.

Staff Training Tracker

Log accessibility training across your team and surface gaps before an audit finds them.

Accessibility Statement

Generate and publish a public accessibility statement showing your commitment to WCAG 2.1 AA.

Compliance Report

Export a report documenting your remediation efforts — your first line of defence in any legal dispute.

The average ADA accessibility lawsuit costs $35,000 to settle — before attorney fees.

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Common questions about ADA compliance

Does the ADA apply to websites?

Yes. The DOJ issued a Final Rule in March 2024 confirming that websites are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III. All businesses open to the public must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA.

What size business has to comply?

Title III applies to any business that serves the public — there is no employee-count exemption for website accessibility. Any company with a public-facing website is exposed.

How many ADA accessibility lawsuits are filed each year?

Over 10,000 per year in federal and state courts combined. 66% target businesses with under $25M in revenue. Average settlement: $35,000 + attorney fees.

Isn't an accessibility overlay enough?

No — and courts have agreed. Overlays modify how your site appears to assistive technology without fixing your underlying code. Multiple lawsuits have succeeded against companies using overlay tools. Real compliance requires fixing the source.

How quickly can I get compliant?

AODACheck gives you a full picture in under 5 minutes. Remediation time depends on the number of issues found, but our checklist walks you through every requirement in priority order.

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